Early Years Practitioner

Maidenhead Nursery School; Maidenhead; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Maidenhead Nursery School in Maidenhead is seeking an Early Years Practitioner to support children in the early years setting, applying the Early Years Foundation Stage standards in daily activities.

The role requires planning and assessing stimulating play activities for children with a range of abilities, excellent communication with children, staff, parents and visitors, and the ability to work on own initiative.

Qualifications

• Sound knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage Standards and their application.
• Ability to communicate effectively with children, staff, parents and visitors.
• Experience planning and assessing stimulating play activities for children of varying abilities.
• Willingness to attend induction, training and team meetings.

Responsibilities

• Support children in the Early Years setting and apply EYFS standards in daily activities.
• Plan and assess stimulating play activities for a range of abilities.
• Communicate effectively with children, staff, parents and visitors.
• Contribute to the smooth day-to-day operation of the setting and team.

Skills

Communication

Planning

Assessment

Interpersonal

Motivation

Initiative

Teamwork

Organisation

Child engagement

Job description

Early Years Practitioner

• Sound knowledge and broad experience of working in arelevant Early Years setting.
• Able to demonstrate a sound knowledge of the EarlyYears Foundation Stage Standards and their application within an Early Yearssetting
• The ability to communicate effectively at all levelswith children, staff, parents and other visitors.
• Practical experience of planning and assessingappropriate stimulating play activities and opportunities for children with arange of abilities.
• The ability to enthuse, motivate and stimulate allchildren and adults involved within the setting.
• Ability to work on own initiative and prioritise tasksin order to ensure the smooth day to day operation of the Early Yearssetting.
• Good interpersonal skills and the ability to relatewell to very young children.
• Excellent organisational skills and the ability to workas team member and to assume increased responsibility for the teaching andlearning in the absence of the Early Years Coordinator.
• Willingness to attend and participate in any induction,training and team meetings determined by the Assistant Headteacher